Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 373: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare qualifies for contributory old age State pension on foot of self-employment contributions under the 1998 Act; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22427/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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To date, the Department has not received a claim for State pension (contributory) from the person concerned. He has been forwarded a claim form. On receipt of the completed claim form, his entitlement to pension will be fully examined and he will be notified of the outcome without delay.